The Cadpro road show event is inWellington is today, Wednesday 26 September, will look forward to seeing you guys here and tomorrow we will be Auckland and then we're in Napier and Hamilton Tauranga Rotorua so check it out online and even get one along to one of these events see you guys . . .

#CADPRO presented Autodesk #BIM360 to over 60 customers in Christchurch. Great to see so many new faces in the audience. Collaboration in the AEC industry certainly seems to be gathering pace! www.facebook.com

Autodesk's Rachael Rekart talks about how AVA is leading the charge in the next revolution of customer service by being is approachable and engaging. Watch the video to find out more! (Source CadProSystems) autode.sk

Top notch model creation . . . There have been a few additional surfacing tools added to Inventor since the 2016 release... but this class by Paul Munford is epic! If you want to learn more about how to create top notch surface models in Autodesk Inventor make sure you take the time to watch this.

We just setup an 18 hour nylon print of 3 components on our Markforged X7 in #Auckland. One of them also has layers of continuous strand Kevlar to form a custom internal composite honeycomb panel. #Markforged #PrintStronger #3Dprinting #AdditiveManufacturing.

Full on action today talking the #futureofmakingthings . We are here at EMEX Exhibition for the next 2 days making things on a Vertigo Technologies ltd CNC Router and Markforged printers from Autodesk software. #3dprinting #autodesk

Manufacturers, engineers today and through till Thursday is your chance to update yourselves on 3D printer products, specifically the Markforged range with New Zealand master agent Cadpro Systems. Doors open at 0900 this morning.

On our stand this year, CADPRO will be providing live demonstrations of software from the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection in conjunction with 3d printing from Markforged and CNC routers from Vertigo.

Since its entrance into the 1889 World’s Fair, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, has become one of the globe’s most recognizable landmarks. Now, the wrought iron structure and its surrounding area are going to be undergoing a 21st Century makeover aimed at recapturing the imaginations of tourists and locals alike, thanks to building information modeling (BIM) and other technologies.

Dec 28, 2017 - Were you aware that back in November 2017, Dropbox and AutoCAD became best buddies? By connecting your Dropbox account to AutoCAD, Dropbox users can now open and save DWG files directly to Dropbox without leaving the AutoCAD desktop application. This is particularly useful for a number of reasons; Short on disk space, Contractor access to your files, Not using selective etcTo link AutoCAD to a Dropbox account, follow these steps as described by Peter Crawley of CADPRO Systems: Continue here to the read Peter's full article || December 28, 2017 ||| More updates and articles…

The guys at CADPRO Systems reckon if you haven't seen them yet. Take a look at the awesome machines our friends at Vertigo Technologies are engineering and manufacturing it off Westport. Impressive stuff. www.cadpro.co.nz

Not only are these more lightweight, cheaper, and customizable, the drones are also applicable to the military, agriculture, service industries, and disaster relief. ​ The article at this link written by Charles Goulding is an indepth look at the development behind 3D printed drones. Well worth a read. | A CADPRO Systems release || Wednesday 30 August 2017 |||

Focussing tightly on the idea that “information” is the foundation on which BIM is built, this CADPRO Systems' event demonstrated technology solutions that support the information flow between office and field. Supported by Stephan Gumpert from Autodesk, our own Gary Page, Adrian Lobo, and Gary Fohl presented to receptive audiences in both Auckland and Christchurch. It has been great to see the interaction between presenters and their audiences at these events with “real-world” questions being addressed live during the presentations. CADPRO Systems CPS Tools Also announced at these events was the launch of the CADPRO Systems CPS Tools. Through an…

Require a Recessed Countersunk Hole? The Hole Tool in Inventor 2018 has received a new option, that new option is the “Extend Start” tool. Neil Markham writes, if you have created holes that are not perpendicular to the start plane, you will have noticed a fragment of material left behind in the hole. Continue tread the full article here | A CADPROSystems release || Friday August 19 2017 |||

It’s called "wrong thinking", or reverse thinking. Learn about how this experiment in reverse thinking — the leader as the sidekick, the intern as the superhero — encouraged innovation and discovery.​ | A CADPROSYSTEMS Facebook share || August 18, 2017 |||

Some helpful advice brought together by Peter Crawley who was asked recently if there was a method to notch, bend, and straighten hollow sections using Inventor. I’ve discovered a couple a couple of methods, both of which are shown below. There are probably more, but these two look worthy of sharing. If you have any feedback or want to suggest an alternative, please use the comments below. (Notch and bend description – see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notching) Unfolding the part pictured above Being a fan of Frame Generator, I was keen to see if I could find a method that could be used…

Once again CADPRO Systems participated in the South Island’s Premier Technology Trade Show, SouthMACH17 Run over two days (24-25 May) the show provided a great opportunity for the manufacturing community to come together under one roof to see all that’s new in the industry. Our stand at SouthMACH was busy throughout the two days, with plenty of existing customer visiting and potential new customers looking at the technology on display. It’s interesting to stand back sometimes at these events and watch generations of engineers and designers absorbed in discussions about engineering. Gone are the days of talking about software and…

There are still a few places left on Neil Markham's 17 May and 21 June 2017 AutoCAD Essentials Training Course. The course gives students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of the essential core topics working with the AutoCAD software. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that enable the student to create and edit a simple drawing, and then continue to develop the skills necessary to demonstrate competency such as: Navigating the AutoCAD workspace and user interface Using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools Organizing drawing objects on layers Inserting reusable symbols (blocks) Preparing…

| Auckland - May 2017 | Local engineering company reaps the benefit from investing in extended software training with CADPRO Systems following their purchase of new CNC machinery. Training keeps staff fit for purpose At Howick, whenever we sell a customer a new framing machine, we strongly recommend that they undertake specialist software training to get the most out of their investment. Even if the buyer is familiar with current machine use, there are always things that you can learn to be more productive. While some customers might baulk at ongoing training costs, we believe that investing in your operators…

CADPRO Systems can help you make your design & drafting work just a little bit easier? Download the AutoCAD Shortcuts Guide and keep it next to your workstation for easy access to proven time-saving design shortcuts. The guide includes: One Key Shortcuts Toggles and Screen Management Hot Keys A–Z Printable Keyboard Stickers Who doesn’t like a good shortcut every now and then? Download the Shortcut here Buy Autodesk Software OnlineFrom CADPRO SYSTEMS your New Zealand Reseller and get local support ! Call us at +64 9 302 4028 to learn more

Another year has gone by, and Autodesk has been working hard to bring you innovative CAD features to help you design the next aerodynamic bike, energy-efficient building, high-speed railway, or anything else you can dream up. In this latest release of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, you’re able to: Create and share precise drawings with innovative productivity tools. Save time and minimize frustration with simple tools to fix broken paths for externally referenced files. Use the SHX text recognition tool to quickly convert imported PDF geometry to text objects. See significant improvements in the performance of AutoCAD—including in 3D navigation when…

Energetic, enthusiastic, motivating, thought provoking, enjoyable – who’d have thought all these were comments from delegates attending a building-industry conference! PrefabNZ is a hub for innovative construction. Whether you are looking to build a home, are working within the industry or are just interested in the latest building solutions – this is the place to be. PrefabNZ CoLab 2017 – held at AUT on March 21st was sold out quickly, and it was not hard to see why. This year’s keynote speakers from around the globe delivered a spectacular array of knowledge and relevant content that held the audience of…

This is a story we have been wanting to tell Matthew Weakes from CADPRO Systems told MSCNewsWire. Our Gavin Bath (one of Technical Specialist based in CHCH) helped Phil (principal of Sprint Aero get some outstanding results. In response, Phil has decided to kindly open his doors and fire up his BBQ on the 30th of March and invite people to come along and see what it’s all about. It’s a great opportunity to network with your peers in the industry, as well as see HSMWorks for Solidworks cutting chips with their Haas UMC-750. Space is limited and filling fast,…

This is a story we have been wanting to tell Matthew Weakes from CADPRO Systems told MSCNewsWire. Our Gavin Bath (one of Technical Specialist based in CHCH) helped Phil (principal of Sprint Aero get some outstanding results. In response, Phil has decided to kindly open his doors and fire up his BBQ on the 30th of March and invite people to come along and see what it’s all about. It’s a great opportunity to network with your peers in the industry, as well as see HSMWorks for Solidworks cutting chips with their Haas UMC-750. Space is limited and filling fast,…

All too often, engineers and architects assume customers and prospects can read technical drawings. The reality is that technical drawings are a foreign language to many and they often cause prospective clients to become disengaged with the design process. Many alternatives have been found, like computer generated renderings, but nothing compares with the totally immersive experience of virtual reality. Peter is the Autodesk Senior Manufacturing Technical Specialist & South Island Area Manager for CADPRO Systems. At the CoLab Conferencehe will be explaining how to use VR to engage prospective clients on a whole new level. After learning AutoCAD 2.6 whilst…

Cadpro's Matthew Weake spends a fair bit of time on the factory floor so this gives him a pretty good idea of how smoothly or otherwise an operation is running. Here are a couple of examples of what he has come away with from recent visits: Hi MaxIn the past few weeks 2 company visits really stood out for me – Metro Glass and Sistema. Metro process raw glass sheets into finished panels with laminating, printing, double glazing units, tempering etc. They use a range of automation equipment from robots to waterjet cutters. What really impressed me was the way…

Cadpro's Matthew Weakes commenting on the news that Carl Bass has resigned as CEO of Autodesk:"Carl has been fantastic as a leader leaving Autodesk in a very good position in each of the markets it operates in. With a very hands on practical and pragmatic approach he has overseen the creation of such outstanding facilities as Pier 9. As a ‘maker’ he really understands the issues manufacturers face, he even directly helped us with getting a post processor working for machine he has at home that one of our customers also had! He will be missed." Matthew Matthew Weake…

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Welcome to the first CADPRO Systems Design Challenge – Fusion Fishing. The idea is to design the best fishing lure you can using Autodesk Fusion 360 and the supplied hook model. An example lure, model created by Korbász Krisztián, is shown here. The rules are simple: Deadline for entry submissions is Tuesday 31st January 2017 at 12pm NZST. One entry per person. You can place as many hooks as you like on the lure body, but you must use the supplied hook model. Entries will be judged on the originality of the concept, its functionality, the quality of entry execution,…

Introduction to Stress and FEA for Inventor Professional This webinar will provide some understanding of how FEA works so that you have some idea if the results are meaningful or not! Clearly this is just a tiny taste - the subject of “Mechanics of Materials” is a lengthy University taught subject that must be taken seriously – someone’s life might depend on it! Find out what Mathew Weake has to say about it on January the 20th 2017 at 2pm. Register nowThrough this Link: http://www.cadpro.co.nz/design-challenge/ | A CADPRO Systems release | January 9, 2017 | SEE ALSO: Fusion 360 Hands-On…